Action in the 2025-26 English Premier League season continues with an exciting match-day 33 action between champions Liverpool and FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed preview and prediction for the April 25 encounter at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace match preview
Liverpool continue their journey towards qualification for the UEFA Champions League when they welcome Crystal Palace, hoping for a first win over their opponents this season. The visitors have already won all three meetings so far this campaign, recording a penalty shootout victory in the FA Community Shield and impressive wins in the League Cup and also in the reverse fixture in the league.
The Reds come into this clash on the back of a 2-1 win over Everton, where they scored a last-gasp winner and are currently seven points clear of Chelsea in the race for Champions League football.
We’ve seen that one before, Virgil 👀 pic.twitter.com/eu5ozUfJlw
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 20, 2026
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, enter this clash hoping to end the season with a 100% record against Liverpool after already winning all three previous clashes this season. The Eagles were held to a goalless draw by West Ham United in their last clash and have managed 43 points so far this season, giving them a slight chance of qualification for European football.
However, they are also in the semifinals of the UEFA Conference League which could offer them a route to winning a major silverware this season.
Best betting odds
Over 1.5 Goals – 1.19 (via 1xbet)
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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 21, 2026
Prediction
Both teams are expected to take an attacking approach in this clash, which should open up the game and create plenty of chances for goals.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 29.10.2025 – Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
- 27.09.2025 – Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool
- 10.08.2025 – Crystal Palace 3-2 Liverpool
- 25.05.2025 – Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace
- 05.10.2024 – Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool
Crystal Palace have held the upper hand in this fixture in recent meetings, winning three of their last five matches, including all of their three matches this season.
Recent form: Liverpool
Liverpool have been very inconsistent throughout the campaign and have managed just two wins from their last six games across all competitions, although both games have come in the Premier League.
The Reds also managed only a single clean sheet during this period, but they have lost just one of their last matches at Anfield in the league.
Recent form: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have improved in recent outings and have lost only one of their last eight games across all competitions, losing 2-1 to Fiorentina in the second leg of their Conference League quarter-final encounter.
The Eagles have also won two of their last four Premier League matches and they have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period as well.
Player to watch
Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)
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Senegalese forward Ismaila Sarr has scored five goals in his last four matches against Liverpool and will be looking to extend his scoring streak against the Reds.
The 28-year-old’s pace and ability to shoot from long range will be one to watch in the encounter.
